Sections

Towns

Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

Alison L. Mead

The 69th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby came to a close Sunday with the annual awards show, which brought a record crowd to Farm Neck Golf Club. While there were awards in a multitude of categoris, the big moment came with the eight grand leaders drew keys to determine who would win the grand prizes: a new truck and a new boat.

Other Fishing Stories

After hearing heated arguments from both sides of a shellfish licensing dispute, Tisbury selectmen at their Tuesday meeting voted to take no action regarding the question of revoking or suspending... Read more

On March 28 in Gloucester, a fisheries hearing will take place regarding perhaps the most iconic and traditional of all Vineyard fish: the magnificent Broadbill Swordfish. The federal government has... Read more

Spring is blossoming at Tubby Medeiros’s home in Dodger’s Hole in Edgartown. But instead of budding flowers, there is a mix of brightly-colored lobster pot buoys. Mr. Medeiros is a lobsterman and he... Read more

Oyster season in Chilmark is set to begin on Monday after the board of selectmen approved the opening of the short season.
At the selectmen’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, the board approved a... Read more

There is good news on the Vineyard waterfront for those who love to eat fresh-caught fish. This summer, for the first time in many years, black sea bass will be available in restaurants and fish... Read more